Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I would give it 3.5, i.e., I liked it and loved some parts of it, especially On Being Shy and On Being in the Blues. At times its hilariously true, as in On Being Idle. But in the end, I completey agree with JKJ; this won't elevate a cow and one cannot cannot conscientiously recommend it for any useful purposes :) "

" It's rare to find a book these days that'll make you laugh out loud. This book, however, made me laugh out loud every three pages or so. Do read it. "

" Classic and witty Jerome. In the public domain, with a free electronic copy available here. "

" When Jerome is at his best (he is not always, but is often enough), he seems second only to Mark Twain in witty and poignant observations on humanity -- starting with himself and reaching out to society in general. "

" Essays -- about almost every conceivable subject -- well thought and well written! "

" I listened to the LibriVox recording of this while jogging and the deadpan delivery by the reader of the biting satire and sparkling wit of JKJ was a perfect accompaniment to a 5 mile run. Although 100 years have elapsed since the thoughts were penned, the sentiments remain fresh. "

" Loads upon loads of generalized ramblings on random aspects of life and living by Jerome. Should you really characterize them as idle? I think not... Actually I was able to identify with many of his views... "

" Amusing. That's all I've got. "

" One of my favorite authors for a comic take on the human condition. "

" "on being in love" "cats and dogs" so funny; best observational humor I've read in a long time "

" This is one of those books that can't be read in one sitting. Instead you have to dip into it every now and again and enjoy the witty commentaries on 19th century life. "

" Excellent and clever little book. "

" I read this expecting something lighthearted, entertaining and humorous like Jerome's Three Men in a Boat. Instead I found somewhat depressing musings and sexist commentary. There were a few good bits, but if you come into it expecting a sequel you will be disappointed. "

" This book is funny and touching. The last essay gave me the chills it was so melancholy and perfect in its humor. "

" I don't agree with everything he writes but this is a very entertaining book and he is very accurate about some aspects of human nature that are not much discussed. "

" I used this book to build in my mind an idea of what English humor is like :) (turned out most english people don't rly have possess a sense of humor that's anywhere closo to this) A fun book to read "

" You know how when you read 3 Men in a Boat for the umpteenth time, and you know which maudlin tedious bits to skip? Well if that's you, then give this whole book a miss, because that's pretty much all of it. "

" "I like idling when I ought not to be idling; not when it is the only thing I have to do." "